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Romantic thriller

The Deadliest Lesson (2008): Cast

The Deadliest Lesson (2008) movie poster

The Deadliest Lesson is a 2008 romantic thriller directed by Harry Winer, starring Penelope Ann Miller as Gloria, Alison Brie and Carlos Sanz. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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The Deadliest Lesson (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Harry Winer
Genres
Romance , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Deadliest Lesson About?

The premise of The Deadliest Lesson without spoilers.

Once you're in, there's no getting out. A gang of violent teenagers hijacks a detention class, turning it into a hostage situation as they exact revenge on the teacher who identified their friend as the gunman in a deadly school shooting. The tense standoff forces the class to confront the brutal reality of violence and betrayal.

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Cast & crew

The Deadliest Lesson Cast & Characters

Penelope Ann Miller leads the cast as Gloria, with Alison Brie as Amber and Carlos Sanz as Detective Keillor. Directed by Harry Winer; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Harry Winer

More films directed by Harry Winer, best-rated first: SpaceCamp, The Dive from Clausen’s Pier, Infidelity and Lucky 7.

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Details

The Deadliest Lesson Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Detention” and “Castigo”.

Also known as
  • Detention
  • Castigo
  • Detention - Gejagt
  • A félelem iskolája
  • Učebnice smrti
  • Cercados Pelo Medo
  • Последний урок

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The Deadliest Lesson FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Deadliest Lesson, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Deadliest Lesson?

The Deadliest Lesson runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Deadliest Lesson released?

The Deadliest Lesson was released on November 9, 2008.

Who directed The Deadliest Lesson?

The Deadliest Lesson was directed by Harry Winer.

More films by Harry Winer

Who is in the cast of The Deadliest Lesson?

The Deadliest Lesson stars Penelope Ann Miller as Gloria, Alison Brie as Amber and Carlos Sanz as Detective Keillor, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Deadliest Lesson have a post-credit scene?

No. The Deadliest Lesson has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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